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| 1. Author: GG Riva Date: Mon 16th Mar 2026. 07:43 My total purchases on eBay are still in single figures, and tbh, I`ve never had any cause for complaints with any previous purchase. Last week, I bought hair straighteners (not for myself, I hasten to add) for less than half the price they`re on offer at Boots, Argos, etc. They were advertised as new, and the seller has a 94.4% satisfaction review. The straighteners haven`t arrived yet and aren`t due until the end of the month, which makes me wonder where they`re coming from. My son in law thinks they may be fakes rather than the genuine article. Thoughts anyone?  Not your average Sunday League player. Reply |
| 2. Author: Buspasspar Date: Mon 16th Mar 2026. 08:14 Methinks China GG ? We are forever shaped by the Children we once were Reply |
| 3. Author: brian Date: Mon 16th Mar 2026. 08:16 I would guess from China. my guess is they are buying from Alixexpress or Temu. I orderd an item before and I think thats what happened. don`t have any issues with it, but maybe buying direct from China is an idea. ____________________ contact: email me File Share: https://share2.co.uk ParsTV: https://ParsTV.co.uk Reply |
| 4. Author: GG Riva Date: Mon 16th Mar 2026. 08:19 Buspasspar, Mon 16 Mar 08:14 That did cross my mind, BPP. 🙄 I suppose I can always return them if postage costs are not prohibitive. I was impressed by the high customer satisfaction stat. Not sure if such claims are validated by eBay. Not your average Sunday League player. Reply |
| 5. Author: BouncyPar Date: Mon 16th Mar 2026. 08:40 Unfortunately the stats usually mean nothing, they are somehow generated by a bot. In future, if you are willing to wait a week or 2 for delivery on an item, it`s worth checking out AliExpress. Most electricals are manufactured in China anyway, so makes sense to buy direct. There`s a lot of bargains to be had compared to the usual UK prices. Reply |
| 6. Author: sintv Date: Mon 16th Mar 2026. 09:09 Buying from Aliba after checking if the seller is in UK, is the way to go if buying from China. Mebbe iv been lucky but I bought loads with no problems. Reply |
| 7. Author: Raymie the Legend Date: Mon 16th Mar 2026. 19:26 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceqv4r3nvy2o This might be an option going forward ?  It`s bloody tough being a legend Ron Atkinson - 1983 Reply |
| 8. Author: parsmad68 Date: Mon 16th Mar 2026. 19:57 sintv, Mon 16 Mar 09:09 I agree. I repair everything that breaks in my house. My wife hates it. I buy from Alibaba. I have an electric razor that is over 15 years old and it is like triggers broom due to Alibaba. The only place I can now get spares. Reply |
| 9. Author: Back_oh_the_net Date: Mon 16th Mar 2026. 21:36 As said above china and they will be as fake as Katie prices chest Reply |
| 10. Author: TAFKA_Super_Petrie Date: Tue 17th Mar 2026. 16:21 Will be Chinese bangers GG. Check the feedback on the account. Sounds like it will be a new account maybe a month or so old. Also check their location. If it states UK but still claiming something daft like a 2-3 week delivery window then you know it`s a whole sale drop shipper from Asia. They flood new accounts with fake stuff, usually before Ebays automated systems detect they are selling hooky stuff and/or someone reports them after buying something , which ever comes first. ---------------------------------------------------------------  [b]"People always talk about Ronaldinho and magic, but I didn't see him today. I saw Henrik Larsson; that's where the magic was."[/b] Post Edited (Tue 17 Mar 16:24) Reply |
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